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Wow that is awesome, congrats!! I am gonna be doing a cruise at my 4 month mark and am already thinking about how that's gonna go. Any tips on what worked for you? Vacations used to always largely be about food for me.

Hey sleevers! I was sleeved on June 11 so I'm one month out. Yay! In my first 2 weeks I lost really well, then it slowed and then I gained? What?!?!?!? I know stalls are normal and expected but wanted to see if anyone else out there had any issues with gaining?? I am now getting 65-80 oz of Water and 65-80 gr Protein. Here are my stats: SW: 320 Wk 1: 307 (loss of 13 lbs) WK 2: 301 (loss of 6 lbs) WK 3: 299 (loss of 2 lbs) WK 4: 301.5 (gain of 1.5 lbs) I know stalls are pretty normal at this time but this gain has stuck for 5 days. I do need to start exercising. Anyone else seeing gains? Or sleevers who are farther along, any insight or encouragement? Thanks and be blessed!!

Thanks everyone! Even though we know stalls are normal and expected, when you are so new at this, it sure helps to share and get feedback from others. I do think it was water weight as I was feeling a bit a bit swollen. But thank God, I think I'm moving in the right direction again. Slowly but SURELY!! Keep up the great work guys!

Someone just shared this article on another thread discussing this same topic. I found this helpful! You can see more comments in that thread "anyone who have their sleeve gain all their weight back?" If this link doesn't work, go to that thread to see it. http://www.carolinasurgical.com/life-after-bariatric-surgery/i-am-afraid-of-my-pouch-stretching-after-bariatric-surgery/

I was told to take my vitamin supplements (in pill form) from the day after surgery. I've had no issues and have been taken the pills everyday! No liquid or chewables required by my doctor!

Hey all. I just wanted to share how my surgery went. I was sleeved yesterday morning. When I first woke up, I had some gas pain that made it a little hard to breathe at first. Pain meds kicked in and I was managing fine. Vitals were all go and only minor nausea. I was discharged same day. Last night I felt worse as gas pains really kicked in. Kept trying to drink my fluids but water made me nauseous. Just remember to walk, walk, walk as much as you can if you have gas pains. Today I am doing better. This morning was a bit rough but progressively better as the day went on. Drinking Propell 0 has helped and popsicles help me too. Doctor also prescribe a suppository to help with the nausea. So overall, recouping is going well. Some ppl had no pain, others had lots and I kinda feel I'm right in the middle. Keeping the eye on the prize though! I figure I can handle 2 to 3 days of discomfort bc I know what the end result is gonn be! Wishing you all the best! Prayers for speedy and quick recoveries.

So excited for all of us June sleevers!! My date is June 11th. 12 days and counting.